Welcome to Farington Moss

Farington Moss is a small village located in the South Ribble district of Lancashire, England. The village is situated between the towns of Leyland and Preston and is known for its beautiful countryside and peaceful surroundings. Farington Moss is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to explore the many walking trails and cycling routes that wind through the village and its surrounding areas.

One of the most notable features of Farington Moss is its rich history. The village has a long and fascinating past that dates back to the Roman era. In the 19th century, Farington Moss was a thriving industrial hub, with many mills and factories operating in the area. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with many of its historic buildings and landmarks still standing as a testament to its past.

Despite its small size, Farington Moss has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs, making it a convenient and comfortable place to live. Farington Moss is also well-connected to the surrounding areas, with easy access to major roads and public transportation links. Overall, Farington Moss is a charming and picturesque village that offers a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 22.3°C

Feels Like: 24.7°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Farington Moss St Pauls C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs James Eccleston	Croston Road Farington Moss Leyland Lancashire PR26 6PR 01772336166 School Website
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Allison Collinge	Earnshaw Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 1QS 01772904780 School Website
Our Lady And St Gerards Roman Catholic Primary School Lostock Hall Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Harvey	Lourdes Avenue Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5TB 01772335025 School Website
Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Community Special School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Padgeon	Far Croft Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5SS 01772336976 School Website
Farington Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Hollinghurst	Rose Street Farington Leyland Lancashire PR25 4GH 1772421977 School Website
Northbrook Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Adams	Bannister Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2GB 1772421599 School Website
Leyland St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise O'mahony	Haig Avenue Leyland Lancashire PR25 2QA 01772422431 School Website
Lever House Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Cooper	Bristol Avenue Farington Leyland Lancashire PR25 4YR 01772424268 School Website
Wellfield High School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Lewis	Yewlands Drive Leyland Lancashire PR25 2TP 01772421303 School Website
Lostock Hall Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Webb	Linden Drive Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5AS 01772338289 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lostock Hall Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF 0.96 Miles
18:31 to Colne Platform:2 On time 18:54 to Preston Platform:1 On time 19:31 to Colne Platform:2 On time
Leyland Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN 1.35 Miles
18:04 to Blackpool North Platform:1 Estimated:18:07 This service has been delayed by a late running train being in front of this one 18:22 to Blackpool North Platform:1 On time 18:26 to Blackpool North Platform:1 On time
Bamber Bridge Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA 2.10 Miles
18:34 to Colne Platform:2 On time 18:51 to Preston Platform:1 On time 19:34 to Colne Platform:2 On time
Preston Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP 2.90 Miles
17:41 to Glasgow Central Platform:3 Estimated:18:19 This service has been delayed by train crew being delayed by service disruption 17:53 to Edinburgh Platform:3 Estimated:18:05 This service has been delayed by a late running train being in front of this one 17:58 to London Euston Platform:4 Estimated:18:02 This service has been delayed by police dealing with an incident
Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 3.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Farington Taxis 07711 178810 134 Fir Trees Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5SY 0.89 Miles
Chauffeur2go 0844 561 8209 Earnshaw Business Centre, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6PD 0.98 Miles
Tardy Gate Taxis 01772 696908 4A Hope Terrace., Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5RU 0.98 Miles
Millers Taxis 01772 424247 Unit 34 Centurion Industrial Estate Centurion Way, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4GU 1.00 Miles
Walton Swift Airport Services 01772 337000 36 St James Close, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5RJ 1.05 Miles
S And J Taxis 01772 743335 23 Cloughfield, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9FF 1.31 Miles
Avacab 01772 424242 81A Bison Place, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7QR 1.39 Miles
A.O.R.Taxi 01772 745966 19, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9FT 1.42 Miles
Leyland Taxis 01772 455555 41 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2SB 1.43 Miles
Avacab Taxis 01772 436425 76 Hough Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2YB 1.44 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Croston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Farington Moss No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Brook Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellfield Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rushey Hey No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wheelton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxheads Chain House Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Bank No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lostock Hall Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boxer Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Boxer Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrisons Leyland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leyland Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Golden Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Medicare Unit Surgery	1 Croston Road Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5RS
Lostock Hall Village Surgery	1 William Street Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5RZ
Lostock Hall Medical Ctr. 01772 529329	Dardsley House Brownedge Road Preston Lancashire PR5 5AB
Central Park Surgery 01772 325110	Central Park Surgery Balfour Street, Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 2TD
New Longton Surgery 01772 214640	The Village Surgery 2 Churchside,New Longton Preston Lancashire PR4 4LU

Local Stores

Lostock Hall - Watkin Lane
35 Watkin Lane
Lostock Hall
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 5RE
01772 336796
Store Website
1.07 miles

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SPAR Victoria Terrace Lostock Hall
2 - 5
Victoria Terrace
Lostock Hall
Preston
PR5 5RX
01772 336825
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ribble Vets
16 Golden Hill Lane Leyland Preston Lancashire PR25 3NP reception@ribblevets.co.uk Website 1.29 miles

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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
248A Leyland Lane Leyland Lancashire PR25 1XJ 01772 455287 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Leyland Vets4pets Ltd
17-19 Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3EJ 01772 432039 Website 1.79 miles
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Myvet
203A Dunkirk Lane Moss Side Shopping Centre Leyland Lancashire PR26 7SN 01254 814863 Website 1.81 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision
Parkwood House Berkley Drive Cuerden, Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6BY 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 1.86 miles

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Medivet - Bamber Bridge, Withy Grove Vets
39 Station Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6QR 01772 330103 bamber.bridge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avenham Valley / Old Tram Road
Factory Ln Penwortham Preston PR1 9TE 1.90 miles I Park At The End Of Factory Lane, Lower Penwortham. Pr1 9Sn. Free Parking Can Be Found Opposite The 'Vernon'S Mill' Which Is A Very Obvious Landmark. The Lane Is About Half A Mile Long And You Will Pass Under The Active Railway Line, Pass 'Vernon'S - Cabus' Cricket Ground On Your Left. Then, Another Hundred Yards To The Car Park.

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Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 3.27 miles

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Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 5.78 miles

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 8.27 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 8.33 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 8.45 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Fog	Fog	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	23°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	22.7°C	25°C	27.2°C	29.9°C	30.4°C	29.7°C	26.9°C	26.5°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	21.4°C	21.7°C	25.2°C	28.1°C	31.8°C	35°C	35.6°C	34.2°C	30.2°C	29.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Light rain shower	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	25.9°C	25.6°C	24.6°C	23.6°C	24.5°C	23.9°C	26.2°C	27.7°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	25.1°C	23.1°C
Feels Like	28.1°C	27.5°C	26.6°C	25.8°C	26.8°C	26.3°C	29.3°C	31°C	30.7°C	29.5°C	27.4°C	25.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy
Temp	22.4°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	22.1°C	24.1°C	26.7°C	28.1°C	28.3°C	27.7°C	26.3°C	24.3°C
Feels Like	24.9°C	21.9°C	21.5°C	21.2°C	24.9°C	27.2°C	30.7°C	32.1°C	31.9°C	30.9°C	29.1°C	26.7°C

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